Arizona Needs An Immigration Commissioner
An editorial argues Arizona should establish an Immigration Bureau to publicize data for home seekers and attract skilled and unskilled labor. It cites mining, stock, and agricultural sectors and notes legislation discussion in Phoenix. The piece references national wealth estimates, Rockefeller, a Kansas thunderstorm, and African American attitudes toward Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Orok
Arizona
Phoenix
Dry goods ad offers shirtwaists one third off
An ad from a dry goods house touts shirtwaists at a one third discount, noting it as the latest fashion designation from last summer.
Bridge Need Promoted for Tomb to Link Charleston
Citizens of Tomb urge a bridge over the San Pedro near Charleston to support trade with ranchers and camps west of the river as Fort Huachuca expands into a large military post on the mesa four miles northeast of the current site. Attorney Charles Bowman returns from Pheen for legal matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Pedro
Charleston
Fort Huadines Barracks
Fort Huachuca
Denver
Colorado Department
Tombstone
Board of Supervisors
County Tax Muddle Returns To Court Clash Over Mining Valuations
Copper Queen company files suit in district court against Cochise county and tax collector to halt collection of a 400 percent assessment rise made by the territorial board of equalization on 12 of 130 patented mining claims. A temporary injunction bars tax levies on the raised amount until trial. The case, detailed in a lengthy 21 page complaint, seeks to restrain $61,903.13 in additional taxes and involves challenges to the legality of the territorial board’s actions amid plans for other companies to file similar suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Territorial Board of Equalization
Herring, Soria & Eninwood
Copper Queen Company
Cochise County
J. N. Gaines
Board of Supervisors
County Board of Equalization
Bere
Territorial Board
Copper Queer Company
Tombstone Consolidated Ing Company
Black Diamond Mining Company
Calumet & Arizona Mining Company
Bisbee
Copper Queen
Les
How They Do Things On the Rio Grande El Paso Spirit
The piece lauds El Paso's unity and rapid public action sparked by a proposed Young Men’s Christian Association building. Citizens raised 100000 dollars within ten days, with local papers The Times The News and The Herald promoting the appeal. It argues El Paso’s progress is just beginning and reflects strong, forward looking civic energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Southwest
el Paso
Doings in the District Court THURSDAY DEC 6
Jury verdicts favor plaintiff in Arizona Development Co. v Gernard for 500 dollars plus costs. Donahue v EP SW continued for 5000 dollars for grazing through plaintiff land. Woodruff v Mr Perry passed for present. List vs List divorce continued for evidence. A special grand jury to report December 17 was ordered. The territorial assault with intent to rape case Francisco Gavarra was tried again, convicted, and sentenced to three years in Yuma. Several civil cases and dismissals were noted, with appeals and estate matters scheduled or resolved. Rescue Hose Co plans its New Year’s Eve dance at Gage Hall with committee announced. Crops and schools: four Cochise County districts report teacher shortages and delayed openings.
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Donahue
The
EPSW
Psintatt
Woodrutt
Perry
Chas List
Mabel List
Wan
Allen R English
EB. P
S. W
H M Gee
Mary M Gee
Douglas Lumber Co
Hardiker- Rice
Francisco Gavarra
Yuma
Bleeman Va
Tom Davenport
J H Tevis
Jewel L Daly
Justice Court of
Bowie
Farecns
al Va
Joe Klefault
Annie Bennett
WH Bennett
George M Cummings
Wm Blackburn
Cochise County
Sheriff Hunt
Machomich
J. _D. Machomich
Ev. T Gage Hall
Tombstone
Harry Rafferty
James Marrs
W. 8. Saunders
Sam Watt
Ray Swain
Official Proceedings Cochise County Arizona Strike from assessments
Official Proceedings of Cochise County Arizona note continued strike from assessment 8 H Ren ton Willcox L house and poultry. strike from duplicate rolls assessment 457. substitute mill site for 3997. remove duplicate rolls from assessments including Iowa Virginia mill. strike from duplicates to Bishea Womans Club. strike from Jesus Mann Benson widow assessment.
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Iowa
Virginia
Bishea Womans Club
Jesus Mann
Benson
Early 1906 Cochise County notes hit Douglas and Bisbee
Chief Engineer Wilson from El Paso testified in district court today. A Tombstone visit by W. D. Kinsey and John McLaughlin occurred as the K P Lodge planned a Monday smoker. A key county resolution grants Kline and Ewell a 25 year water pipe easement across Douglas streets with strict maintenance and safety provisions. An Arizona legislature shift toward high saloon licenses looms as 1906 progresses.
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Wilson
City
E Paso
Board of Supervisors
Cochise County
Territory of
Arizona
Court House
Said
W. Kline
J. G. Ewell
Kline & Ewell Sabdivi
Stettler
Douglas
Seid
Maine
No Circus but Western Play At Schieffelin Hall
A Cowboy's Girl company will be the attraction at Schieffelin Hall after the circus did not arrive. Seats are selling at Beach Sisters Candy Store and doors may open to a larger audience. Senora Guadalupe Gonzales, over 102 years old, has left Yuma for Tucson seeking health, proving Arizona's climate perceived healthful.
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Schieffelin Hall
Beach Sisters
Plains
Senora Guadalupe Gonzales
Yuma
Tucson
Senora Gonzales
Arizons
Arizona Irrigation Progress Pleases Newell
F Il Newell chief engineer of the reclamation service returned to Washington from a tour of major western irrigation projects. He praised general progress though labor shortages hinder skilled workers. Roosevelt dam foundation nears river level in Arizona, Laguna dam on the Colorado River advances by JF White & Co. Eagle dam in New Mexico near El Paso will create an artificial lake of 2 000 000 acre feet, the world’s largest.
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F. Il. Newell
Reclamation Service
Washington, D.C
Newell
Roosevelt
Arizona
Laguna
Colorado River
JF. White & Co
New York City
New Mexico
el Paso
Great Eagle
Assuan
Egypt
Mining Activity in Paradise District
J. A. Lewandowski, general manager of the Savage Co. at Paradise, visits Tombstone on a brief business trip. He says the smelter is complete and ready once coke and fuel arrive, with prospects for a sustained run and an early dividend payer. L. D. Davis of Phoenix also visits Tombstone and stays at the Arcade Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Lewandowski
Savage Co
Paradise
Lewandowski
Brief History of Arizona Copper
Arizona's copper page notes production rose from 53,873,920 pounds in 1883 to 43,008,000 in 1893 and 147,647,360 in 1903. By 1906 output was estimated at 300,000,000 pounds, with Copper Queen alone matching the territory’s 1900s total earlier. Mrs. Mabel Paul visits Tombstone from Douglas to see her parents.
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Arizona
Stevens
Copper Queen
Attorneys and Visitors Populate Tombstone City Notes
Friday's Daily records a string of visitors and local officials in Tombstone. Woreely from Tucson, Delehanty and Mire Mary Fower from Benson, and Blenman of Tuc kson appear on court business while others travel to Bisbee, Douglas, Seattle, and Phoenix. Several residents head to probate and district court, with crossings to Globe and Mexico on extended journeys.
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Attorney Woreely
Tucson
Joe Best
Black Diamond Town
Walter Delehanty
Benson
Archie Chisholm
Penson
Tombstone
George Jackson
Bisbee
District Court
Mary Fower
Patsy Delahanty
Charles Blenman
Tuckson
Bet Warner
San Jose
California
Stewart Hunt
W. A. Wills
Henry Ashton
Huachucas Is
Tombstone Seeks Eagle Wings For Local Native Eagles
Lee Von Hagn visiting Tombstone as president of the Bisbee order of Eagles. He undertakes missionary work and plans to distribute regulation eagle wings to Tombstone residents this month. A local Eagle series is likely to be established soon.
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Lee von Hagn
Bisbee Order of Eagles
Mr. Hagn
Bisbee
Hall's Catarrh Cure Contract and Testimonial Notice
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every uncured case of catarrh. Notary A. W. Gueason authenticates in December 1886. Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials available. sold by all druggists. Hall's Family Pills recommended for constipation.
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Cry of
ToLedo
Lucas Counry
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Frank J. Ny Penmcoe
My Nee
Cember
Also Mentioned on This Page
United States
John D. Rockefeller
Mr. Roosevelt
Charles Bowman
Pheen
Legel
Rio Grande
Arizme Development Company
HL Gernard Et al
Willians
Francisco Gararra
Julia Marcello
Gleeson
Fima County
Twin Buttes
Helvetic
Cerro Colorado
Renton
Willcox
L House
A B West
L W Blian Lamber Co
Kinsey
John McLaughlin
K. of P. Lodge
Pythian Committee
Cain
Bixbee
Salvation Army
H Hasselgren
Taylor
On Motion
C I McReynolds
McReynolds
Mexico
Ellinwood
Attorney Cleary of
Rickard of
Chas Douglas
Huachuca
George Hardiker
Ben Rive
D.L Cunningham
McCabe
Bowen
Arizona Irrigation
Rescue Hose Co
L.D. Davis
Phornix
Arcade Hotel
Mabel Paul
G. W. Swain
H M Woods
Wm Lutley
Geo Hamm
Lowell
F. Metz
Frank Duan
Dean
Walter Kibbey
Yeserday
JF Yoho
F M Yoho
Seattle
Wash
F A Babcock and
Tac 4On
Mr. Davenport
There
Globe
Gila Valley
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